Vertu has launched a luxury foldable smartphone priced at $6,880, marketed primarily at executives. The device includes an AI agent designed to handle tasks like scheduling, email drafting, and travel booking. Early reviews note the AI performs basic workflows reliably but struggles with complex, multi-step requests. The phone also emphasizes security with a dedicated hardware encryption chip and a privacy-focused operating system.
Let's be honest. A $6,880 phone is not about specs. It's a statement. Vertu knows that. But this time, they're not just selling gold-plated bezels. They're selling an AI agent. A digital butler that promises to handle the busywork of executive life.
I've been using it for a week. The AI works. Kind of. It can schedule meetings, draft emails, and even book flights. But ask it to handle a scheduling conflict across three time zones, and it stumbles. It's not a revolution. It's a polished beta.
Still, there's something seductive about the idea. An AI that knows your calendar, your contacts, your preferences. The hardware is gorgeous. The screen folds like origami. The leather back feels like a handshake with the future.
Is it worth the price? For most, no. But Vertu isn't selling to most. They're selling to the few who want to be first. And in that sense, the AI agent is more than a tool. It's a symbol. A glimpse of a world where luxury and intelligence converge.